How long after chemo radiation course do you have your next scan?

I guess the thought is that the treatment will at the very least have retarded the growth, and if it's found that it hasn't, it's on to the stoma.

But one doesn't want to go there unless it's truly necessary.

I felt mine MORE during the recovery period! Well, either the tumour or just the swelling from the treatment. 

Scared me at the time for sure.

Suz

Hi Suz , 

this swelling thing can render you paranoid!! I’m on day 17 post treatment and still learning what’s ok and what’s not … we all on the same journey but with different side effects and recovery times .. still swollen , still trying to get appetite back but making daily progress 

Hope all good with you ? 
Chrissie xx

Hi Chrissie,

All is REALLY good with me! I'm so thrilled to report that after bitching here for months about pain that just wouldn't quit......

It did!

I've been virtually pain-free (at least as far as my rear is concerned) for WEEKS now! I really didn't think it was EVER going to happen!

I also developed a weird lump in my vagina as well as I went through recovery. Husband wanted me to run back to the doctor, but I knew I couldn't bear an exam and figured it was just recovery stuff, and it was. After a couple of weeks it just went away. 

The cancer-killing meds are so dangerous, and so good at what they do. Really, it's a wonder that we survive them! But they do work.

Hugs

Suz

Suz - no pain!!  I am so happy and relieved for you, you have had such a tough time

Irene xx

Great news Suz! It almost makes you feel normal again doesn’t it? Let’s hope it continues and I am sure it will

Julie